International Students - Keilor Downs College

Keilor Downs College has an excellent reputation for academic achievement and we have a modern learning environment with excellent technology support.

We have been accepting International Students since 1996 and currently have students from China, Nepal, Singapore and Vietnam.

Location

We are located on Odessa Avenue, Keilor Downs, away from busy main roads and adjacent to the Green Gully Reserve. The area is approximately 15km from Melbourne’s central business district (CBD), is well serviced by bus lines 419 Westrans and 476 Kastoria with easy access to Keilor Plains, St Albans and Watergardens train stations. The suburb has a charm of its own with multiple parks, spacious tree lined streets and designated walking and bikes paths. It also has the main Keilor Shopping Centre, Brimbank Leisure Centre, Keilor Downs Police station, several schools, child care centres, churches and a community centre nearby.

Academic Progress and Results

The College has an excellent reputation for academic success in all areas.

Over recent years, students achieving ATAR scores over 90 and over 80 have increased significantly and our International Students consistently perform well.

In recent years our graduating International Students have been accepted into Pharmacy, Bio-Medicine, Science, Business and Engineering at Melbourne, Monash, La Trobe and RMIT Universities.

Facilities

The College offers a broad array of learning, facilities and resources for our students.

Large multi-media library
Up-to-date Science laboratories, Music classrooms and Gymnasium
Senior Study Centre to maximise study time for VCE students.
Sports and athletics grounds feature competition standard turf and synthetic surfaces
A restaurant-standard Food Technology Kitchen and a ‘Trade Training Centre’ provides VET and TAFE accredited courses.
Allied Health Services: General practitioner (GP), school nurse, social worker and psychologist
International House
Wireless internet access within the College grounds

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“The teachers at Keilor Downs College are very friendly and care about the students every day, every time.”
– Thy

“When I first came to Keilor Downs College, I was really scared about friends, teachers and subjects. But after having studied 3 terms here, I changed my mind. I have a lot of friends now, they are very friendly and nice. We also have a lot of fun together. Furthermore, teachers are really kind. They will ask you if you understand or not then they will explain clearly to you to make sure that you actually understand about the topic that you are learning. You will also have a lot of excursions which are really cool. I have a lot of memories of my friends also my teachers that I can never forget. Keilor Downs College is not only the place for me to receive knowledge but also helps me challenge myself and become more mature”
– Lam (Helen) Tran

““It was a big hit to me the day I first step to this school, I was stunned by how different this is compared to school in Vietnam. Me myself was a timid teenager, but the school has always warmly welcomed me, and it seems like I have changed tremendously ever since I got here. Keilor Downs College provides me a very diverse, comfortable, unique environment where I can be myself and do my best. Everyone is so considering and encouraging which is what I impressed about the school.””
– Giang (Jenny) Kieu

“‘From my perspective, Australia is a country of friendly natives and cultural diversity. At KDC, I think most of the students are quite fair to help others. The school also has high quality of education that is why I keep studying here.”
– Zitong (George) Huang

“The students are Keilor Downs College are friendly towards me, they always find a way to come and talk to me.”
– Luke

“The teachers are patient with students and have a good connection with the students.”

“We go on great excursions to practice English and generate relationships between each other.”
– Shireen

For information on being an international student in Victorian Government Schools, please visit http://www.study.vic.gov.au

International Student Program Team

Assistant Principal

Mr Gerard Fauvrelle

Telephone: +61 3 9365 8000
Email: fauvrelle.gerard.a@education.vic.gov.au

International Student Coordinator

Ms Anh Tsibouriaris

Telephone: +61 3 9365 8000
Email: tsibouriaris.anh.n@education.vic.gov.au

Homestay Coordinator

Ms Miaolin Chang

Telephone: +61 3 9365 8000
Email: chang.miaolin.m@education.vic.gov.au

Multicultural Education Aide

Mr Thomas Bui

Telephone: +61 3 9365 8000
Email: bui.thomas.t@education.vic.gov.au

Keilor Downs College
Telephone: +61 3 9365 8000
Email: keilor.downs.sc@education.vic.gov.au

Department of Education and Training CRISCOS Provider Code: 00861K